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New Head of VRE Moves from Austin, Texas

The former Executive Vice President of the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin, Texas moves east to take over as the new head of the Virginia Railway Express.

The Operations Board appoints Doug Allen as its new Chief Executive Officer. One of his key priorities is maintaining VRE's hallmark service. He also hopes to implement an adopted plan to bring in a commuter rail agency to explore new ways to expand service to areas like Gainesville and Haymarket, and bring commuter rail service to Spotsylvania County.